Ndudi Anyim.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has frowned at the activities of impostors, who masquerade as NAF recruitment agents to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.
Stating that recruitment into the NAF is free, the Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI) , Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, called on Nigerian to desist from patronising such platforms.
Gabkwet said the fraudsters who set up websites, Facebook accounts and WhatsApp groups to lure unsuspecting applicants, have defrauded many of huge sums.
He said: “The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to unabated activities of some unscrupulous and fraudulent individuals masquerading as NAF recruitment agents.
“These agents fraudulently extort money from unsuspecting Nigerians under the guise of recruiting them into the NAF. They also go the extra length to perpetrate their nefarious activities by setting up fake websites, Facebook accounts and WhatsApp groups to lure unsuspecting applicants.
“Some of the existing fake platforms set up to swindle these applicants included Nigeria Gallant Airforce” (WhatsApp/Facebook accounts), Nigerian Air Force 2021/2022 recruitment, with account name, ‘Ntugba God’s Time,'(Facebook account) and account details Ecobank, 396001097.
“It is however saddening to note that in spite of series of repeated warnings and spirited efforts by the NAF over the years to enlighten the public about the nefarious activities of these fraudsters, some people still allow themselves to be swindled by these crooked individuals on a yearly basis.”
He urged Nigerians to report such fraudsters to the nearest NAF formation or the Police when caught. “Recruitment and selection process into the NAF is absolutely free without any form of gratification or payment into any bank accounts.
“Additionally, the NAF does not engage any agents for recruitment and therefore, anyone who claims to be operating in such capacity on behalf of the NAF is a fraudster and should be reported to the nearest NAF Unit, The Nigeria Police Force or any other security agencies,” the NAF spokesperson added.